We understand your heart's cry for forgiveness and a righteous life, and we stand with you in prayer. Jesus taught us, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" (Matthew 6:14-15 WEB).
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister ###. We ask for Your grace to fill them, enabling them to forgive all their enemies and adversaries, both known and unknown. Help them to release any bitterness or resentment, and replace it with Your love and compassion. We pray that You would strengthen ### to live a righteous life, guided by Your Holy Spirit, and according to Your Word.
Lord, we know that forgiveness is not always easy, but with You, all things are possible. Help ### to remember the words of Jesus as He hung on the cross, "Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34 WEB). May this example serve as a reminder of the forgiveness that we have received through Christ, and the forgiveness we are to extend to others.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you, ###, to continue meditating on God's Word and seeking His will. Remember, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 WEB). As you strive to forgive others and live righteously, know that God is with you, empowering you every step of the way. Keep trusting in Him, and do not lose heart.